Our heating element is completely different to standard elementsOur element is made from 100% stainless steel whereas the inferior elements have white plastic heads with a mild steel type nut on them. After a spanner has been used on these it scratches the very thin plating which means they rust very quickly. In addition, the t-piece we include with our element has a special silicone moulded seal which makes a perfect water tight connection. The cheaper t-pieces use a cheap type O ring arrangement which in our experience, never makes a decent seal.